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Wilson nBlade

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson nBlade
 

PRICE $200
HEAD SIZE 98 sq. in. (mp); 106 sq. in. (os)
LENGTH 27 in. (mp); 27.3 in. (os)
WEIGHT 11.3 oz. (mp); 10.9 oz. (os)
FLEXIBILITY Flexible
BALANCE 2/5 in. head light (mp);
3/5 in. head light (os)
IDEAL SWING Long (mp); medium to long (os)
NTRP 4.0–7.0
FIRST TAKE:
This Wilson is geared toward those who want a flexible frame that’s on [...]



Wilson [K] Zen

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson [K] Zen
 

Price: $190
Head Size: 103 sq. in.
Length: 27.25 in.
Weight: 11.2 oz.
Flexibility: Extremely stiff
Balance: 1/2 in. head light
Ideal Swing: Medium to long
NTRP: 3.0–5.0
SALES PITCH:
A versatile racquet with a combination of power, control, and handling that will appeal to a wide range of players.
COMPARE TO:
N/A
HOW IT TESTED:
Think of the [K] Zen as a transitional stick. If [...]



Wilson [K] Six.One Team

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson [K] Six.One Team
 

Price: $209
Head Size: 95 sq. in.
Length: 27 in.
Weight: 10.7 oz.
Flexibility: Extremely flexible
Balance: 1/5 in. head light
Ideal Swing: Medium to long
NTRP: 4.0-5.5
Sales Pitch: A high level of control and feel built into a lighter tour frame for easier maneuverability and more swing speed.

Compare To: N/A

How It Tested: Thanks to a significant drop in [...]



Wilson [K] Six.One

By Your Host • Mar 19th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson [K] Six.One
 

PRICE: $220 (Tour); $210 (95)
HEAD SIZE: 90 sq. in. (Tour); 95 sq. in. (95)
LENGTH: 27 in.
WEIGHT: 12.5 oz. (Tour); 12.3 oz. (95)
FLEXIBILITY: Firm
BALANCE: 1/10 in. head light
IDEAL SWING: Long
NTRP: 4.5–7.0
SALES PITCH
The next generation in the Six-One family and the racquet used by Roger Federer.
COMPARE TO
Wilson nSix-OneHOW IT TESTED
When you demo most racquets you [...]



Wilson N5

By Your Host • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson N5
 

PRICE: $239
HEAD SIZE: 98 sq. in. (MP); 110 sq. in. (OS)
LENGTH: 27.25 in.
WEIGHT: 9.7 oz. (MP); 9.5 oz. (OS)
BALANCE: 9/10 in. head heavy (MP); 1 1/10 in. head heavy (OS)
FLEXIBILITY: Stiff
IDEAL SWING: Medium to long
NTRP: 3.5–5.0
FIRST TAKE:
Competitive 3.5 to 5.0 players with a thing for medium-weight, head-heavy, high-tech racquets will appreciate Wilson’s latest creation.
COMPARE [...]



Wilson N4

By Your Host • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson N4
 

PRICE $240
HEAD SIZE 101 sq. in.(MP); 111 sq. in. (OS)
LENGTH 27.5 in.
WEIGHT 9.7 oz. (MP); 9.4 oz. (OS)
FLEXIBILITY Very stiff
BALANCE 7/10 in. head heavy (MP); 4/5 in. head heavy (OS)
BEAM WIDTH 23.5-28.3-24.5 mm
IDEAL SWING Medium
NTRP 3.5–5.0 (MP); 3.0–5.0 (OS)
FIRST TAKE:
You’re on the cusp of making the jump from 4.0 to 4.5 NTRP. Get there [...]



Wilson N3

By Your Host • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson N3
 

PRICE: $270
BALANCE: 1 in. head heavy
HEAD SIZE: 113 sq. in.
FLEXIBILITY: Stiff
LENGTH: 27.5 in.
IDEAL SWING: Short
WEIGHT: 9.4 oz.
NTRP: 2.0–3.5
FIRST TAKE:
Wilson’s latest club-level stick is for players who want a racquet that’s light and powerful.
COMPARE TO:
Wilson Triad 3HOW IT TESTED:
The n3 has a lively, almost springy string bed, thanks to nZone. These large oval channels at [...]



Wilson nVision 103

By Your Host • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson nVision 103
 

PRICE $179
HEAD SIZE 103 sq. in.
LENGTH 27.25 in.
WEIGHT 9.9 oz.
FLEXIBILITY Firm
BALANCE 3/5 in. head heavy
BEAM WIDTH 22.5-25-23 mm
IDEAL SWING Medium to long
NTRP 3.0–5.0
FIRST TAKE:
You’re good enough that a gameimprovement frame offers too much power, but you’re a couple of years’ worth of lessons away from handling a heavy advanced-player’s stick. You should use [...]



Wilson nTour Two 95

By Your Host • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson nTour Two 95
 

PRICE: $200
BALANCE: 1/8 in. head heavy
HEAD SIZE: 95 sq. in.
FLEXIBILITY: Flexible
LENGTH: 27.25 in.
IDEAL SWING: Medium to long
WEIGHT: 10.8 oz.
NTRP: 3.5–5.5
SALES PITCH:
An update of a popular recent model, this newer version is intended to have better feel in a quieter and more playable frame.
COMPARE TO:
Wilson nTour 95
HOW IT TESTED:
From a construction standpoint, [...]



Wilson nTour 95

By Your Host • Mar 18th, 2007 • Category: Racquets - Wilson

Wilson nTour 95
 

PRICE $219
HEAD SIZE 95 sq. in.
LENGTH 27.25 in.
WEIGHT 10.8 oz.
FLEXIBILITY Firm
BALANCE 1/10 in. head heavy
BEAM WIDTH 22 mm
IDEAL SWING Long
NTRP 4.0–7.0
FIRST TAKE:
Wilson has updated the baseline basher’s HTour 95 with stability-enhancing nCode technology.
COMPARE TO:
Wilson HTour 95HOW IT TESTED:
By filling in the microscopic spaces between the frame’s woven graphite fibers with silicone-oxide crystals, a [...]